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RN New Graduate Residency-Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Bakersfield, California

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: RN Residency Program
  • Hours/Pay Period: 72

The posted compensation range of $40.88 - $70.95 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-351735 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Varied Remote No Category New Grad Nursing
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Overview

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Childrens Center including the areas only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern Countys first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.


Responsibilities

The application period: 04/01/2024 - 05/31/2024 (subject to change if positions fill before closing date)

This is a paid training program for new graduate registered nurses. RN preceptors and clinical staff provide mentoring, guidance, and education to new graduate registered nurses during a 12-month period to develop their confidence and competency. The residents are hired into a varied shift which requires the selected candidates to work day and night shifts. The program is intended for new registered nurses with less than 1 year of acute care experience. We encourage, grow, challenge, and validate nursing skills to ensure the residents are able to manage time effectively and deliver safe patient care.   

Application requirements:

Interested applicants are required to complete an on-line application and attach the following documents to their profile:

Required Attachments:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter that includes the following:
    • What is your reason (s) for choosing Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital?
    • What is your specialty of choice and why?
    • What makes you a remarkable candidate for the Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial's RN residency program?
    • Explain your continued formal education plans 
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification 
  • Unofficial nursing course transcripts

Optional Attachments:

  • Two (2) signed letters of recommendation that attest to your work ethic/character (one professional and one personal)
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS certification




Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited nursing program within one year prior to the start of the residency having less than 1 year of acute care nursing experience. 
  • A California RN license and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required prior to the start date in July 2024. 
  • After completion of the residency program, you will be expected to commit to at least two years of full-time employment to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, one of those years on the hiring unit. 

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This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

Career path shows a list of jobs that someone could get by getting promotions at this company: 1. Student Nurse 2. New Grad Nurse 3. Staff Nurse 4. Educator 5. Charge Nurses/ Supervisors 6. Nurse Practitioner 7. Managers/Directors 8. CNE

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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